In April 2005, I was given a chance to go to England to become a Master’s level Social Worker for…

Cheryl Adamson

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My name is Chris Conlon, and Brain Stroke at Dec 28, 2012. My age is a 38 years. My run…

Aphasia Fight

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Moderate receptive and severe expressive aphasia. Aphasia :- living 43 stroke and Aphasia. 2010 car. My Dad (85 yr), sister…

Stroke and Aphasia – Jonathan Nicol

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In 2007 I had a stroke and aphasia. I almost died but with excellent medical care at North Memorial in…

I am Getting Better!!

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This is a Finding Words story! In Mexico, I was a salesman and used language a lot. When I had…

I am a Warrior

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Alan Slepp has had a storied career as a successful business man, an Air Force veteran and a man of…

Technology Program Provides Big Boost in Communication

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When I was a little boy, I dreamed of becoming a doctor like my father. That dream died – when…

David Dow's Aphasia Tips (Stroke at 10)

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My name is Vahan Dickran Khoyan and I am Armenian. I was born in Miami, Florida on January 10, 1944….

Vahan Khoyan

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A few years later, Avi traveled to Israel for two years to initiate studies in biology. While there, he also…

Aphasia is SEXY!!!!

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The best part of working with people with aphasia, is being able to help them reconnect with their loved ones….

An SLP's Joy

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I had a stroke 20 years ago. I was only 36 years old. I was in a coma for 1…

One Day at a Time

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Almost two years ago, I came back from trip to Israel. I was unpacking and getting ready for a family…

Rita Wolkind

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For the past year, I have been directing the music program at the Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement in…

One Day At A Time

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My journey into caregiver began like many others. I didn’t know what aphasia was. I was terrified. I cried myself…

Carol Dow-Richards : A Caregiver's Journey

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My name is Sam. I was stationed in Japan when I had my stroke. I had a massive headache that…

MY APHASIA

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My name is Dannie and I have aphasia. I go to SCALE (Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement) on 1…

Living with Aphasia and Recovery

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In October 2003, I was cleaning the gutters on my house, the ladder slipped, and down I went hitting my…

The Swedish Chef

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My name is Carolina Ulloa. I have aphasia and I am from Colombia. My native language is Spanish. My story…

My Aphasia Story

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Ann Semple was a schoolteacher and social butterfly who loved to travel around the globe. She collected beer cans along…

Still Laughing and Contributing

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My name is Wayne Pifer. I had a stroke on Christmas Eve in 2009. I was 54 years old. I…

Getting Better All The Time

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When Mike Adler woke up in the hospital bed eighteen years ago, dazed and disoriented, he felt as if he…

When Words Fail…A Silent Disability No More

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My name is Ed. I am 77 years old and have been married to my wife, Lucy, for 54 years….

A Caregiver’s Story: In Sickness and in Health

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On March 28th, 2004, I had an AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) on the left side of my brain. This stroke subsequently…

My AVM

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When Jean Deer suffered a life threatening stroke in 1997, he could no longer continue his 40 plus year career…

Local Resident’s Artwork Inspires Aphasia Community

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Hi, I am Jerry. I had a massive stroke at the young age of 59 upon waking up from a…

My journey

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Just six months ago, Vicki woke up and taught an early aerobics class like she always did. She then went…

Maintaining a Positive Attitude

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I went to the University of Illinois and then got my master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania. I created…

Joe Greenhouse

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The most rewarding experiences I have had working with patients who are diagnosed with aphasia, are the moments that they…

Speaking from the Heart

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I am a social worker and equal rights advocate. I taught at Fordham University in New York City and founded…

Nancy: An equal rights advocate with aphasia

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Before, I used to be a whole, but now I feel crushed. I felt like a whole person before my…

Broken Pieces

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